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Aboriginal people are at greater risk of severe illness from COVID-19 than non-Aboriginal people. But plans to protect remote communities and keep the virus out are progressing too slowly.
We need a frank public conversation about the full economic costs versus benefits of social distancing.
ASIO has warned that far-right groups pose an elevated threat to national security. Parliament needs more oversight of how Home Affairs decides which terror groups are listed on the national register.
Government schools remain open but many parents are already voluntarily keeping their children home in an effort to ‘flatten the curve’.
The government has bungled its handling of coronavirus. Our leaders need to learn from our response to the AIDS crisis of the 1980s, which was completely de-politicised and way more effective.
Rather than offering early access to super, the government could allow people to borrow against it, at a zero interest rate.
Whether you’re home sick or sick of being at home, our 13 experts have picked excellent things you can read, watch, look at or listen to.
To guard against coronavirus, NZ should consider a short “pulse” (a few weeks) of intense social distancing, including bringing forward school holidays and temporary closures of most businesses.
The US’s handling of the coronavirus has been widely criticised. Given all the presidential candidates are in their 70s, the virus could end up having a significant impact on the November election.
Working long hours and want to make the most of time with your children? Your local park is an ideal place for sharing experiences that benefit the whole family.
The arrangement of bones in our specimen’s fins are the same as those of ‘fingers’ in tetrapods. The only difference is the digits are locked within the fin, and not free moving.
The government says it’ll make a fracking ban ‘permanent’, but it can still be overturned by another government in future.
Teachers are at very low risk of being exposed to COVID-19. But schools need to support teachers who fall into high-risk groups – including those aged over 65 years and teachers with chronic illness.
The government has banned gatherings of more than 100 people indoors, throwing many plans and events up in the air.
The keys to success in Singapore: being prepared, keeping those infected with coronavirus out of the community and communicating effectively with the public.
Cleaning surfaces, dishes and laundry the right way can help maintain hygiene in your house.
Working from home can be a challenge, especially if you’ve never done it before. So here’s some advice from a workplace expert who also works from home when she can.
Getting vaccinated against the flu, washing your hands and social distancing are three ways you can help reduce the impact of both the flu and coronavirus.
If your child is staying at home for long periods due to the coronavirus outbreak, there are many ways you can help sustain their mental and physical well-being.
The social media spread of news, information and myths about coronavirus can help keep the public informed but can also stoke panic.
The good news is supermarket shelves should be back to normal sooner rather than later.
Telstra and Optus have already made arrangements to support customers with extra, free data during the COVID-19 pandemic. But what is the NBN doing?
There’s no shortage of myths, scams and spurious claims circulating about coronavirus.
Closing schools and childcare might take 30% of Australia’s health care workers offline. Here’s a way to keep them working.